Need help going Vegan

Jennyjeanmauldin
Jennyjeanmauldin Posts: 2
edited September 24 in Food and Nutrition
I am trying veganism for a week, but I need help with some simple meals. After being a vegetarian for several years I know that I'm really not into meat-alternatives like tofurkey and not-cheese. Can anyone give me any easy and practical vegan meal ideas? Thanks.

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  • chillyrodent
    chillyrodent Posts: 21
    If you enjoy pasta, a nutritional yeast & ground walnut topping is delicious as a substitute for parmesan cheese.

    Alternate milks are just a matter of adjusting your palate. Now I find dairy milk to be unpleasant.

    Check out vegan recipes online.

    Good luck!
  • sooh2011
    sooh2011 Posts: 134 Member
    I have made these two meals over the last two weeks or so and both were delicious and highly recommended:
    African Peanut-Potato stew

    http://fatfreevegan.com/blog/2010/02/25/african-peanut-potato-stew/

    and chickpea, tomato and corn curry:

    http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=16849.0
  • kirstinlee
    kirstinlee Posts: 152 Member
    If you go to peta.com or peta2.com, they have hundreds of recipes and whole lists of "accidentally" vegan foods -- among them are Oreos and some brands of Top Ramen. I'm not sure where to find the recipes on Peta.org (I used to be vegan, but I normally used peta2) but I know they're there.
    Here's the link to everything vegan on Peta2:
    http://www.peta2.com/STUFF/s-recipe.asp
    I never liked meat-replacements, either, but I really enjoyed some of these recipes.
    At the bottom, there's even a two-week sample menu that you might want to check out.
    Have fun with it, but most of all, be safe! It's easy to deprive yourself of essential nutrients, but if you do it right, it can be one of the healthiest ways of living!
  • achojnacki
    achojnacki Posts: 66 Member
    vegan enchiladas:

    Ingredients:
    1 bag of whole grain tortillas or wraps

    Filling
    brown rice 1 instant pouch(2 cups)
    black beans 1 can
    any veggies you have on hand work
    I use:
    1or 2 zucchini
    1 sm onion
    1 16 oz box frozen spinach
    1can corn

    Topping-canned enchilada sauce, nutritional yeast if you want for a cheesy taste


    Directions:

    -Prepare rice
    -defrost spinach in microwave
    -cut all veggies in equal sized pieces, spray pan with non stick spray and saute.
    -add corn rice and beans to veggie mix, use spices to taste, an easy way out is low sodium taco seasoning.
    -measure out 1/2 cup of rice/veggie mixture and put into tortillas.
    -roll tortillas burrito style and place in a baking dish.
    -cover with enchilada sauce and bake at 350 degree for a half hour to forty five minutes.
    -sprinkle nutritional yest on before serving.

    The beans and rice from this ensure you get complete protein. Another variation could be burritos with avocado.
    If you are cutting carbs leave out the rice and bulk up the veggies or beans.
  • achojnacki
    achojnacki Posts: 66 Member
    Other recipes I rely on are:
    -quinoa a nutrient and protein rich grain that can be used in place of rice, pasta or oats. I like to stuff in into mushrooms or peppers along with some other veggies and some tomato sauce and bake it.

    -giant salads with spring mix, tomato, onion, and broccoli carrot coleslaw mix, I marinate tofu and add it to the salads for protein, beans work in this case too.

    -whole grain pasta topped with sauteed onion, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a well rinsed and drain can of chickpeas, and one small can of diced tomatoes.

    -sandwiches on whole grain bread or bagel thins with hummus, baby spinach, roasted red pepper, and tomato.

    -recipes like the following are good. I would use only one table spoon of olive oil and leave out the cheese.
    http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/andreas-pasta-fagioli/Detail.aspx
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